The Catalan football federation says former Netherlands and Barcelona great Johan Cruyff will coach the Catalonia football team.
The federation said on its Web site Monday that the 62-year-old Dutchman would be presented next Monday.
Cruyff coached Barcelona from 1988-96 after several seasons at Ajax. The three-time European footballer of the year played five seasons in Barcelona in the 1970s and currently works as an adviser to the club.
Cruyff replaces Pere Gratacos, who led the regional side for six games played in the past three years.
Catalunya, like other Spanish regions such as the Basque Country, compete in friendlies against international teams but aren't permitted to play in official competitions.
